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Neil Boonham

Principal Investigator

Newcastle University

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Use of data to help farmers improve crop management decisions

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Combines molecular diagnostics and digital phenotyping to detect pathogens and crop stress early, informing IPM. Builds spectral/thermal ML analytics and automated monitoring for risk prediction, and deploys field‑ready assays and decision tools for precision agriculture.

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Newcastle University

Optimised biopesticide timing system for Septoria tritici control in wheat

A precision application approach for biopesticides targeting Zymoseptoria tritici in wheat, combining spore trapping and rapid molecular diagnostics to time sprays during pathogen germination. Validated through on-farm t...

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Neil Boonham

Principal Investigator

Newcastle University

Work experience

Newcastle University

Principal Investigator

2018 - Present

Horticulture Research International

Postdoctoral Scientist

1995 - 1996

University of Birmingham